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Opening up Ilfracombe harbour views from Hillsborough

robz — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 22:16:10 +0000

As well as uncovering its ancient historic past as a hill fort, the work clearing vegetation from Hillsborough is making it easier to appreciate different views of Ilfracombe, North Devon, especially the harbour.

We were up there this afternoon in glorious sunshine and, luckily, had my camera with me. I should have taken a tripod as a northerly wind off the sea made it difficult to hold the camera steady. Nevertheless I hope these photos give an idea . . .

It’s good to see construction of steps to make the paths easier to climb. All in all, it is making Hillsborough not only more interesting, but even more enjoyable for residents and visitors alike.

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Visit Ilfracombe in 2011 . . . see interactive online visitor guide

robz — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 13:43:21 +0000

The latest guide to Ilfracombe in North Devon is out now. You can view it online or download a PDF.

Whatever the weather, whatever the season, it’s always a beautiful part of South West England.

We hope to see you soon.

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See visitilfracombe.co.uk for even more details.

Crisp, snap, spray & quack

robz — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 17:55:46 +0000

Such a beautiful day, although the ducks in Bicclescombe Park this morning did not too lively and one stared me out . . .

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How do they manage to withstand the flow of water?

Everything seemed so sharp and the trees stood majestically in the sunlight . . .

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Later on, as the sun went down, it became chillier and greyer, but still clear enough to snap views of Ilfracombe and the fishing boats in the harbour from up Hillsborough . . .

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As I went up a hill this morning . . . #ilfracombe #ndevon #travel

robz — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 12:17:34 +0000

. . . I saw the sunrise from Hillsborough in Ilfracombe and took some photos as it was a beautiful morning . . .

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Then I came down the hill the other side, overlooking the town, harbour and St Nicholas Chapel and lighthouse, which is the oldest working lighthouse in the UK . . .

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Surrounded by the sea: views of Ilfracombe, North Devon in late afternoon autumn sunlight

robz — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 21:06:59 +0000

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What is it about the sea?

robz — Thu, 16 Sep 2010 20:12:55 +0000

Views of the MS Oldenburg approaching Ilfracombe Quay on an autumnal afternoon plus one of the harbour. Beautiful whatever the time of year and weather.

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Larkstone Beach, Ilfracombe

robz — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 17:46:37 +0000

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The Balmoral visits Ilfracombe, North Devon

robz — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:25:10 +0000

Yesterday afternoon we went for fish and chips at Maddie’s and strolled down to the harbour to enjoy the summer afternoon. The MV Balmoral was just coming in and people were queuing to board. It doesn’t matter how many times we walk down here, it’s always lovely a lovely sight to see.

Brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr keep that camera steady

robz — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 11:27:08 +0000

I know it’s only down to -3°C here, but that’s cold for this part of the world. Yesterday morning I took the camera out as I walked the dogs before dawn; the harbour view was picturesque, but instead my unsteady hands produced this impressionistic image, which I quite like . . .

squiggly lights of Ilfracombe harbour before the dawn

Anyway, this morning I took out the one-legged-tripod-thingy, but still my hands shook in the cold. But I did get this . . .

Ilfracombe harbour at dawn

. . . and this one looking across to Wales . . .

Looking across from Ilfracombe to Wales at dawn

Worth getting up in the dark to see.

Winter in, boats out

robz — Sun, 26 Oct 2008 15:39:55 +0000

As we turn back the clocks for winter, in Ilfracombe many of the boats have been lifted out of the harbour on to the quay and harbour car parks to protect them from the ferocity of the stormy weather until next spring.

Boats lifted out of the harbour on to Ilfracombe quay

It’s also a sign that most of the holiday-makers have gone and the town is back in the hands of residents, who can enjoy its beauty in the winter months.

It’s not all peace and quiet though, as it’s the only time that many of those in the tourism industry have to enjoy themselves after spending the summer season working all hours of the day.

Ilfracombe quay in October 2008

It’s a wonderful time to enjoy the town and countryside, even when the sea and sky are grey, it’s raining and the wind is howling. Certainly beats the M25.

Balmoral’s first 2008 pleasure cruise from Ilfracombe

robz — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 18:52:39 +0000

What a glorious July day, just right for the first excursion of the pleasure steamer ‘Balmoral‘ from Ilfracombe.

There was quite a lot of activity out in the Bristol Channel: a grey warship . . .

The Balmoral passing a ship off Ilfracombe, Devon

. . . and a passing speedboat. There were also quite a few other boats in the harbour.

Speedboat passing Balmoral as she approaches Ilfracome quay, Devon

Eventually Balmoral docked to pick up passengers for its first cruise of the summer.

Blamoral docks at Ilfracombe quay, Devon

They certainly picked a fine day.